204: Every Day Counts!

Showing up for school has a powerful impact on a student's academic achievement, social development, and future success. Regular attendance helps students stay connected, build positive relationships, and develop habits that last a lifetime. Each school day provides 5–7 hours of valuable instruction.

Please make every effort to:

• Arrive on time
• Avoid early dismissals
• Schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible
• Every minute of instruction supports your student's learning and growth.

Students who attend school regularly are 2.5 times more likely to graduate from high school, opening doors to college and career opportunities. Research also shows that a remarkable 64% of students with consistent attendance in kindergarten and first grade are reading at grade level by the end of third grade. Starting long term planning to ensure students are present in class each and every day of instruction is key. Here are some tips for long term planning:

• Be sure to check the school calendar and plan vacation during breaks and long weekends
• Be sure to note on your family calendar any school holidays

Making sure to take care of yourself and everyone in the household can also ensure best attendance at school. Here are some great tips for healthy habits:

• Get plenty of rest
• Stay hydrated
• Use self-care to process stress
• Eat a good breakfast each morning

Each quarter we would love to partner with the community to continue to increase the number of days students are present in our learning environments. We want to share our current number of days that students have missed learning opportunites for the following as of September 20th. This is the count of students that have missed time away from school:

Family Related Events: 4530.5 days missed

Illness: 10828 days missed